inflation is killing america

[@jjbuckner]

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[@micheal_mills]

America is currently plagued by the hydra-headed evil duo of inflation and recession. The worst part about this recession is that consumers are racking up credit card debt. In April alone, credit card debt went up 20% while rates have doubled in a year. Inflation is so high that consumers are literally taking debt for basic life necessities. Collapse has indeed begun..

[@donna_martins]

Every day we have a new problem. It's the new normal. At first we thought it was a crisis, now we know it's a new normal and we have to adapt. this year will be a year of severe economic pain all over the nation.. what steps can we take to generate more income during quantitative adjustment?I can't afford my hard-earned 180k savings to turn to dust

[@Robert_Seaman]

This is precisely why I like having a portfolio coach guide my day-to-day market decisions: with their extensive knowledge of going long and short at the same time, using risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying it off as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, their skillset makes it nearly impossible for them to underperform. I've been utilizing a portfolio coach for more than two years, and I've made over $800,000.

[@ilyaveysman.]

Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular advisor you using their service?

[@Robert_Seaman]

Credits goes to " Vivian Jean Wilhelm " one of the finest portfolio managers in the field. She's widely recognized; you should take a look at her work.

[@ilyaveysman.]

I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.

[@Patriciabanks5]

Since Biden took office, there seem to have been more unfavorable results in America. These results include effects on the markets, such as price declines and sharp increases in inflation, as well as bank failures. I wonder if the sudden increase in interest rates will help value investors or if it would be wiser to stay away from the stock and financial markets for the time being.

[@geofferymichelle340]

To "buy the dip" It will be profitable in the long run. However, investors should be wary of the bull run. It is advisable to connect with a skilled adviser to fulfill your growth objectives and prevent mistakes. High interest rates typically result in lower stock prices.

[@Johnlarry12]

I completely agree. I'm 54 years old and recently retired with roughly $1.8m in outside retirement funds, no debt, and very little money in retirement funds relative to the total value of my portfolio over the past 3 years. To be honest, the Fin-advisor's role can only be downplayed, not dismissed. Simply try to identify a reliable one. Spending money on possibilities and things that might not exist much sooner than we realize is completely different from wasting it. As you said, being value-conscious is essential.

[@MarkGrimm8]

Do you mind sharing info on the adviser who assisted you? I'm 49 now and would love to grow my stock portfolio and plan my retirement

[@Johnlarry12]

Carol Vivian Constable is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment..

[@MarkGrimm8]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@kortyEdna825]

More and more people might face a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

The increasing prices have impacted my plan to retire at 62, work part-time, and save for the future. I'm concerned about whether those who navigated the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am currently experiencing. The combination of stock market volatility and a decrease in income is causing anxiety about whether I'll have sufficient funds for retirement.

[@foden700]

This is precisely why I like having a portfolio coach guide my day-to-day market decisions: with their extensive knowledge of going long and short at the same time, using risk for its asymmetrical upside and laying it off as a hedge against the inevitable downward turns, their skillset makes it nearly impossible for them to underperform. I've been utilizing a portfolio coach for more than two years, and I've made over $800,000.

[@carssimplified2195]

How can I reach this person?

[@akc783]

Retirement? I gave up on that.

[@foden700]

There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Marisa Michelle Litwinsky for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@V.stones]

Americans are facing a tough time with their finances, especially concerning housing affordability and retirement savings.

[@AliciaCrone]

I'm getting worried about the rising housing prices. It seems like it's becoming harder to afford a home these days.

[@christopherherbert2407]

Yeah, it's a real struggle. With the rising housing prices and stagnant wages, it's becoming increasingly difficult for many to afford homes, let alone save for retirement.

[@rodgertim2881]

It's a vicious cycle. If people can't afford homes, they might delay retirement savings, but if they focus solely on saving for retirement without considering their housing situation, they might miss out on potential investment opportunities.

[@ericbergman7546]

And let's not forget how the global economy plays into all of this. Economic instability, inflation, and market fluctuations can further complicate matters and add to people's financial worries.

[@cherylhills3227]

It's crucial for individuals to diversify their portfolios, seek professional financial advice, and stay informed about market trends to navigate these challenges effectively.

[@CameronFussner]

My greatest concern is how to recover from all these economic and global troubles and stay afloat especially with the political power tussle going on in US.

[@KarlyNoorda]

Inflation can have a significant impact on individuals and their cost of living. As a result, it can cause negative market sentiment. It is important for individuals and businesses to find ways to navigate and potentially mitigate the effects of inflation on their finances. The current economic climate, including underperformance of financial markets due to fear of inflation, has led to a decrease in the value of my portfolio. I would appreciate any recommendations on how to potentially increase returns during this market downturn.

[@fadhshf]

Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over $250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are a lot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look.

[@hasede-lg9hj]

Such market uncertainties are the reason I don’t base my market judgements and decisions on rumours and here-says, got the best of me 2020 and had me holding worthless position in the market, I had to revamp my entire portfolio through the aid of an advisor, before I started seeing any significant results happens in my portfolio, been using the same advisor and I’ve scaled up $450k within 2 years, whether a bullish or down market, both makes for good profit, it all depends on where you’re looking.

[@hasede-lg9hj]

The advisor that guides me is Sharon Ann Meny, most likely the internet is where to find her basic info, just search her name. She's established.

[@leojack9090]

Thank you for this tip. It was easy to find your coach. Did my due diligence on her before scheduling a phone call with her. She seems proficient considering her résumé.

[@rapp-in1mz]

Great video, JJ Buckner! The first $100,000 invested was amazing. But when you hit $300,000 it’s like smashing the glass ceiling! I cried.

[@soniajames-tn4mp]

I completely agree with you! My first 100k took a long time and wasn't that special to be honest with you. Once I hit 300K that is the game changer in my opinion. At this point my money is basically making me a pretty good yearly salary. When I go to sleep at night I know my money is making decent money with the help of my FA!

[@Johnmark-iq4gg]

Nice. People often underestimate financial advisors' importance. Over 50 years of data reveal that those who work with advisors typically earn more than those who go it alone. I've been fortunate to work with one for 13 years, resulting in a $1 million portfolio, largely from early investments in AI and other growth stocks.

[@rapp-in1mz]

I've been considering but haven't been proactive. Can you recommend your advisor? Could really use some assistance.

[@Johnmark-iq4gg]

"Angela Lynn Schilling" is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.!

[@rapp-in1mz]

I looked up her name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her. Thanks for the tip!

[@Joce123]

People watching this need to realize that the prices are expected to continue to rise..If you are making it ok now..DOWNSIZE YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE it is going to get more expensive.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Well said.

[@wroger6746]

Yup it’s because the dollar is collapsed. Everything will hyper inflate indefinitely like what happened in Weimar Republic. People better go live in a tent in the woods cause eventually you’ll get priced out. Just a matter of when.

[@bestyoutubernonegraternumber1]

Vote for Trump or get used to democrat lies taking your money and putting it into corporate pockets that lobby them to do it.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

Yes!!!!!

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

Box of 6pk oatmeal now $6. Back in my day 😏 (2000’s) it was $2.50 & that the Quaker name brand. McDonald’s 2 hash browns $1 now 1 for $3 😂

[@Barada73]

The lunch meat I used to buy at $2.98 per pound is now $5.64 per pound. I had to switch over to the generic brand meat and that’s still $4.12 per pound. Fortunately, I was able to pay off my car last year, so that’s helped me out a lot. I have no plans to trade it in for a new car, either. I’m just going to drive it until the wheels fall off.

[@412hwc]

i cant remember when i paid anything less than 8.99 a pound for lunch meat

[@Joce123]

On Minneapolis auto mechanics charge $200 hour! Oil change on a 2021 truck $78..

[@mcgravy60]

Just keep up with your car's maintenance and, if you can, set aside some money in case your car requires a repair.

[@Joce123]

I went to the grocery store to buy hamburger and found out it was $6.a pound ,pulled roast beef was $5 a pound.. chicken was a $1.49 pound. Chicken came in 4 pound packages so I had to buy 8 pounds for $11 and I made it into 24 casserole meals If I had. purchased 8 pounds of hamburger it would have been $48.

[@Joce123]

​@@412hwcWhere do you live?

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Honestly, as someone born in Texas and who briefly lived in Kentucky, the central and mid-states are not that much better off than the coastlines. Prices are going up everywhere and unfortunately all states have issues which need to be taken into account regardless of one’s financial situation and circumstances. This is also part of the problem of moving to a, so-called, “lower cost of living state”, because while you may be living in a “cheaper” state there are many central states with less job opportunities and equally expensive rental and housing options. Let’s not kid ourselves. Prices are going up everywhere, regardless.

[@daniellarsen889]

Not to mention if local housing markets are hot, prices go up. Politics change because influx of new residents, and it eventually becomes California. I live in Rural, Minnesota. Our state government piggy backs on every California law. The sad reality is 90% of the state aside from Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth is a deep red state.

[@SteveAaroe]

True, there is no place to hide. There are some exceptions outside our country but the same thing, generally is happening to all currencies. As you pointed out, the only successful advice is to extinguish all debt and reduce your consumption. If you can't do it yourself, the situation will compress your options for you. But if you do it yourself, you might be able to avoid financial ruin. Scale back now. Inflation is going to continue to worsen.

[@wilson8979]

Exactly you won’t make as much in those cheaper states in the customer service industry. And rent is still high. I live in Texas, 1 bedroom are $1500. And people are not going out and spending as much because they are not wanting to spend as much so that means workers in service industry are making less as well

[@cathyann6835]

I agree. I live in a smaller “city” (if you can call it that) and rent prices are ridiculous here too. Better paying jobs here start between $15-20 an hour. Every time an apartment is listed for rent there are at least 50% laugh emoji’s. The rest split between sad, mad or thumbs up. The only jobs making more are medical or attorneys. School wages aren’t bad for the area. But those people usually own their homes not rent.

[@Mindbender223]

Inflation is just getting started. This is the beginning.

[@les0101s]

Maybe where you live, but it's been going on for a while where I live. Prices are starting to come back down - slightly.

[@dreamstorm3297]

@@les0101s Where do you live that you're actually seeing price decreases/deflation?

[@khafrekhufu7259]

Blame your politicians for creating this mess...

[@Devinn504]

Yea starting with reagan and corporate greed.

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

​@Devinn504 no, it was Clinton, Obama, Bush, Obama, and Biden.

[@davidoledan5044]

@@Devinn504you mean Biden and his bidenomics.

[@inked_icons]

Both sides are to blame. Corruption and greed is rampant in politics. No one will save us, we have to save ourselves

[@davidoledan5044]

@@inked_icons I don’t know about that. My money was doing well with Trump in the office.

[@badforgiven1]

Build back better. 81 million people fell for this crap

[@PapichuloWE]

My wife and I filed our taxes at $150k for 2022 while living in New Hampshire, rent for a 2br was $2400/month. When our daughter was born, we moved to Tennessee, my wife stays home with our daughter and I currently make about $34k and can support our living. We pay $725 for a 2 br. Going from our $150k down to $34k was a TRIP. I only mentioned this as you stated MOVING to a more affordable area.

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

You shouldn't have to move! Nobody should have to, in order to survive

[@Cocacabanabudgets]

Wow what a drastic change but totally sounds for the better- to be able to stay home with ur kids is awesome blessing!

[@CAGChannel1]

⁠@@hrhtreeoflife4815and if you have severely disabled kids, you really can’t once medical and services are dialed in. If we moved for that, and now, holy sh-, we are in the wrong place economically, it’s rough. For many, even caring for elderly relatives too with specialized services needed, moving can’t really happen at certain times.

[@davidoledan5044]

Elections has consequences. Instead of voting for they/them and race type of president. Vote for a president that cares about the economy and cares about your ability to live comfortably. Trump 2024!

[@Emasue]

A little over a decade ago, my husband and I created a budget and started investing(having a child will do that for your mindset). We are living comfortably today but that doesn’t mean we like the cost of living right now. I often joke with my family and friends about my husband only getting $10/month for his spending money for the month. We sacrificed to get to where we are. I promise everyone you can do it! P.s. My husband nor I come from money. We both joined the military out of high school.

[@sg5720]

Yep- hubby and I have made so many sacrifices this year. We just slowly trucking along paying off our debt, so excited for next year to get back to enjoying life. We cut back so much but I know it will be worth it. 🙂

[@muzerhythm2242]

These crazy times are teaching all of us regardless of age a tough lesson: Priorities. Which is more important...quick drive through to feed the kids, or go to cheapest option for groceries and have a family Taco Buffet, Make Your Own Pizza, Pantry Dinner Night saving money and building better connection with the family. If you're single..have friends over and do a something like a potluck. Time for us to reconnect with what's important: family and friends.

[@dustinquinton]

$32 for grapes! No grapes for me. It’s beans and oatmeal forever.

[@gene416]

If I hear one more person say “drive a beater” DUDE THAT IS THE PRICE OF USED CARS PER MONTH RIGHT NOW

[@Smalex1991]

Having worked in produce at a supermarket, there are times of the year when grapes are out of season and they are extra expensive. At those times…. Don’t buy them. First off they are more expensive and secondly they aren’t even as good. It helps to learn how to shop to save money!

[@gwills9337]

Yes we can solve systemic issues like debt monetizing and income inequality by choosing to avoid avocado toast and off season produce. Thanks 🫡

[@mikeyz9209]

You’re not wrong, but we are far past that point…

[@BP-1972]

$32 grapes that are pure sugar. No thanks. $6 pound of ground beef instead.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

I miss grapes 😢😢

[@statusquoreject]

@BP-1972 and your ground beef is pure hormones and filler

[@Boomercon3000]

I have a family of 7. We used to spend $100-$150 per week on food. Now, it’s $250-$325 per week. Aldis used to be significantly cheaper than Walmart, but I’ve noticed the prices are like 20 cents cheaper. It’s INSANE!

[@tbacon2784]

Some prices at Aldi are the same or more than Walmart. Some are cheaper. If you can find a Walmart with an Aldi close buy, check prices for any and everything you buy regularly. Keep an eye out for any sales or discounts, but only for items you regularly use or will begin using regularly. Only buy one of any new items you think you might use regularly until you know your family will actually eat it... I don't have any grocery stores within about 20miles, but on the way to Walmart, I have to pass a more expensive grocery store, that we stop in on occasion on our way home because they have a back corner where they put clearance frozen meats and manager specials that are cheaper than Wal-Marts or Aldi's meats. Ground pork goes as low as 99 cents a pound... We walk in, head immediately to the back, pick out what we want, walk to register to pay, and leave without walking the whole store... We live out in the country with 3 larger towns within 25 miles of us, and some weeks, we go to a different town to shop and will check out prices at their local stores once in a while. Also, only shop the perimeter of the store for healthy foods. Ask when they put out their meats on clearance and go shopping on those dates at that time... Good luck!

[@Boomercon3000]

@@tbacon2784 we buy half cows for meat once a year, from a freind that raises cows on the side. So, the cost I quoted does not regularly include meat, aside from 2-3 bags of chicken tenderloins and 2 packages of bacon (when bacon is under $4 a package). Myself and my husband both work full time so saving $10 on bouncing between stores, pre planning etc. is not worth the time exchange.

[@Maria___28]

Congress in DC needs to cut government spending by at least 50% for inflation to come down. But they won’t because voters want services or easy loans from the government.

[@conanbillybone2218]

That will crash the economy.

[@Maria___28]

@@conanbillybone2218 ok then enjoy your inflation which just debases your currency.

[@conanbillybone2218]

@@Maria___28 , inflation is here to stay. What we do about it is up for debate. Austerity in a consumption led economy will lead to a further degrading. Reducing our standard of living is what’s going to happen. This is end game capitalism. Monopolies take over to eliminate competition and control the market. There are no price controls at that point. Inflation will continue to rise until “we” stop buying stuff. Which is unlikely.

[@Maria___28]

@@conanbillybone2218 there are only two options. Inflation or default. We know default won’t happen. The banking interests won’t allow it.

[@JP-xq7fo]

No they don’t, they want to debase currency until they introduce their CBDC

[@sallyprzybil2404]

I’m moving from Dallas to Missouri, like next week, I’ve had AAA auto insurance for years here in Tx., and despite that the area I’ll be in has far less traffic, I’ve never had an accident, and I’m bundling my homeowners insurance in with it, my auto insurance with AAA is going up by about $300 a year. Where in Missouri are you going? We’ll be in southern Missouri.

[@Thedonron12]

Single 34 year old guy here, no kids never married, no debt minus small mortgage. Six figures investing $3,500 monthly towards my FI/RE accounts, yes it is hard out there but the amount of consumer debt people have which they willingly choose to get into is insane. 800+ car payments, vacations, luxury items all on CC's. Play stupid games win stupid prizes. LETS GO BRANDON.

[@M1999-v4v]

It's scary being in America for us, but not these immigrants, foreigners will come over here and they will all live in a small 2 bedroom house with about 10 or 12 of them. America is scary to us but for these immigrants it's their dream to come over here, us Americans are complaining about how high America is and how it's scary when migrants are steady coming, so it can't be that bad. There are so many migrants over here that I don't even see my own people anymore. Where are my American people? But we are complaining about rent prices but those Haitians, and Spanish folks will all pile up in one house to pay the rent all together save up their money and then move out get a car, house, and even start a small Haitian business. But us Americans don't do that, what do we do? Move out on our own very fast and talk about how hard and scary America has become on social media. It's so many migrants over here that when I am driving on the road it's scary because not that I am trying to be rude but where they are from they drive very differently, that's why there are so many accidents then they were back in the 1900s.

[@sg5720]

What they coming from, America is amazing. They getting paid big bucks working at McDonald’s than what they would get back home. That is why they keep on coming cause it is STILL better than where they came from. Don’t be confused.😞

[@M1999-v4v]

@@sg5720 But not only they are working at McDonald's they are managers there too.

[@M1999-v4v]

@fd-to7ex Not all of them are. If you are born in Mexico you are not Latin American and you are not Mexican American you are Mexican. I know a lot of Spanish people who are Dominicans and their kids are Dominican Republican Americans because their parents speak Spanish and their kids speak English and Spanish and I have a lot of Mexican and Colombian friends who do not know any English at all but their kids do and even though they can't speak my language they are still close with me they help me out a lot they help me more than my own people.

[@jercasgav]

But they ARE seeing benefits we do NOT get! They get FREE healthcare and other govt assistance programs. Imagine how nice it would be not paying your health and car insurance premiums and deductibles?? They are more than happy to drive a car around that has no insurance then flee the crash site. They are partially mooching off of us which is why they like it here. We subsidize things to they can have a nice enough life here they are fine to stick around.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

A big part of the responsibility for kids getting jobs in their college degree field lies with the colleges. Where are the job counseling programs that colleges should be providing to all their students? The colleges should be getting their graduates into contact with companies that will hire them. This use to be a standard part of college. If the colleges are going to offer the degree they also need to offer job counseling and job contacts. After all, the kids certainly are paying enough for the degree!

[@angiesspace2644]

Very true , but they dont care about the students. All they want is the school fees..its disgusting.

[@sallyprzybil2404]

@@angiesspace2644 Agreed. But it is part of the service the kids are paying the schools for with their tuition. People should start demanding this service from the schools. Pressure should be put on the schools to do it, both privately by the individual families and publicly by forums, news media, etc.

[@autobotdiva9268]

college has NOTHING to do with congress and the current administration. thats dumb

[@victoriamcbride8286]

Costco rotisserie chickens $5 (last I checked) make 2meals and then cook down the carcass and make chicken broth to can for soup base later.

[@ericharold4074]

Right?....I buy the costco chicken, some broccoli and carrots. This lasts me about 5 days worth of lunches for less than $10

[@AbhiAnand-vn4rq]

💯

[@dbrooks7190]

Please do not come to the Midwest it’s hard enough out here for us plus our wages are lower on average 😕

[@brandobecerro]

I was paying $1400 for a 1 bedroom apartment in central indiana. I moved back to southern Illinois where I have a daughter. Now I’m paying $550 for a 2 bedroom house outside town. Applied for a few jobs in southern Illinois i hopefully can get. Never wanted to go back to Illinois after college but it’s really cheap living in Southern Illinois believe it or not.

[@nomadictow3011]

careful, if you say its cheap in your area then everybody will mob your area and the cost of living will double or triple in your area.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Unfortunately then you deal with Illinois’s bad political environment.

[@pantherman8719]

Yeah but how's the crime tho? Usually cheaper areas have higher crime.

[@brandobecerro]

@@EmilyGloeggler7984yeah I’m not of a fan of the way they run Illinois. I’m only here for my daughter right now. I don’t plan on living here my entire life. Just a pit stop really for me. I’m taking advantage of the housing while I’m here.

[@brandobecerro]

@@pantherman8719i really don’t have anyone around me outside town so not really any crime. If you are in town where the college area is then you will have crime. In Indiana I lived in “luxury” apartments and still had crime. Someone broke into my truck once and I saw while sitting on my balcony a guy shoot his Ex wife in the head and drive away. Crime can be anywhere.

[@Kevin-on1ez]

I wish people would quit inviting people to come live in the Midwest does the people come to the Midwest it's just going to cause the prices in the midwest to go up

[@region015]

Exactly. Sooner or later, every state will be ...uked

[@matthewsmith2362]

Prices are going up everywhere guys. I moved from Omaha to Clearwater fl in 2015. Yesterday I looked up the apt my wife and I had 20 years ago…it was 495$ when we had it now it’s going for 1375 and they took the garage away now that’s an additional 95 a month and there a trash fee now that we didn’t have. I looked at the 3 houses I had and sold there and they all were way way higher that just in 2015. Man

[@universal3024]

Thanks to brandonomics ..

[@Howdy1957]

Trump put the tariffs on a lot of imports including steel, driving anything derived from steel,including cars skyrocket.Govt contracts with Trump businesses , tax cuts for the rich.???? Not Biden. Stock market good, employment good,good GDP, cap placed on all medication for Medicare recipients at 2000.00 annually, starting in 2025. Cap placed on certain medications prices ie diabetes.

[@Devinn504]

Thanks to Trump for raising the deficit by 7.8 trillion in only four years. 🥱

[@justJessica4now]

Wait till the working lose their job and find out there's no one hiring.

[@johnjenson9965]

Gen Z, you voted for Biden!😮

[@stacymontero6172]

It's not just the younger generation that is not using their degrees. I'm 58, and most of my friends and neighbors who are in my generation have degrees that they do not use.

[@emmalou5955]

My rent is $1490 for my husband and I and it's a 2 bedroom basement suit that we rent out from a friend, this is the outskirts of Atlanta, I commute an hour to work every day because I work in Atlanta.

[@johnchan9392]

Life is not always smooth sailing and honky dory, there will be curve balls and this hard economic situation is one of them. The best is react and sacrifice a little to make it through. Complaining and sulking makes our mindset closed and downward spiral we go. The changes my family made were; we didn’t buy a new car and kept our 2006 Toyota Corolla (we did a mild tune up), we don’t buy brand name products unless they are on sale (flyers and price matching is awesome), we eat still at the great restaurants we love but less often and/or skip/share the desserts, and the savings we generate goes to investing. Since we can’t change the economic situation, we changed instead.

[@NeighborhoodWatchMann]

Bro you have no idea what you're talking about. I can clearly see you have no idea what inflation even is. I doubt you even know what the Federal Reserve is. I doubt you even understand printing money out of thin air. And if you did understand all that, and you're so smart, then why did you make such a dumb comment?

[@robertriebel8064]

No sympathy, in fact I'm laughing at these clowns that are struggling financially 😂. You get what you vote for.

[@gwills9337]

So the Boomers? They are the only significant voting demographic, you knew that right. Gen Z, Gen X and Millennials votes are nearly irrelevant compared to the Boomer enfranchisement. So yes, we did get what the Boomers voted for.

[@billyblanks6730]

Have some humanity

[@wroger6746]

National debt has risen considerably with either party in power. You not voting your way OUT of this. Two arms of the same demon.

[@robertriebel8064]

@@billyblanks6730Learn some accountability, work ethic, and responsibility. Laughing from sunny Thailand collecting multiple pensions and living the dream...

[@anthonychesery3841]

@@robertriebel8064 The I got mine attitude at it's finest. The irony of blaming voter habits as both party's plunder the citizenry with the stealth tax just in time for the poor countries to dump US debt in favor of gold. The people of the US will have to absorb all the cost.

[@consumerdebtchitchat]

Yesterday I purchased two oranges, Three bananas, two containers of cottage cheese, two bags of lettuce, four corn on the cob. $20 and that was just to feed me.

[@twyscape]

It’s not just in America. It’s a global problem.

[@ThisRobinsNest]

The grapes are no joke I went into a store in Washington State to grab my grandma some groceries, I got some grapes for myself while there. Leaving the store I thought my total seemed higher than I anticipated, the grapes cost $28 for the bag, I couldn't believe it!

[@ericharold4074]

thats nuts.....I just went to Costco and bought 3 pounds of grapes for $6.50

[@autobotdiva9268]

i didnt get a pound of red grapes, it as $3.12, NOT A POUND

[@vee985]

I just spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu, and Zelinsky. They both wished to convey their gratitude to the American people for ponying up all the billions of dollars that they are paying through inflation.🤣😂

[@lalew2]

Let’s go Brandon!

[@Gummb0]

​@@lalew2"Let's go Brandon. I Agree." - Joe Brandon.

[@twobitsandpepper8235]

Saw an ad at the beginning of this video from JD Vance asking for campaign donations of course, but this was the first time where it hasn't been politicians just asking for money, he actually said that I know times are hard in this economy and if you can't afford it, don't worry and take care of your family first. I've seen many, many political fundraising campaigns over the years, but that just now is the first one I have ever in my life seen that actually said to take care of ourselves first. Just thought I'd point that out.

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

All the people who voted for Obama previously and Biden last election allowed this to happen to our country.

[@hrhtreeoflife4815]

Q If you have an ALDI nearby Bread 🍞, eggs, cold cuts, cheese 🧀 slices, butter 🧈 or margarine. Roughly $15-17. Milk 🥛 $3-4. Keep it real. Keep it smart. FIND the sales. Get recipes. A can of whole potatoes 15 oz = 2.5 servings is $0.99. Heat, smother with margarine and add finely chopped parsley. Enjoy! Chicken broth. Add a mixed can of veggies and a few slices of toast. Peanut 🥜 butter sandwich and a cold cup of milk 🥛. Toast with jam and hot tea. Scrambled eggs 🥚 for breakfast and ice 🧊 cold Pepsi. YOU CAN DO THIS! YES, YOU CAN. GET CREATIVE. Hugs, Q❤

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Notice most of that cheap stuff has chemicals and hazardous ingredients as opposed to getting the real thing directly from private organic farms.

[@sg5720]

Hubby and I give our senior parents money for groceries and they will get groceries for us too on their senior discount days. That saves us so much in groceries. 😊

[@Howdy1957]

@@EmilyGloeggler7984yes true, most of the country eats like that including junk food, which is easily identified as being harmful but still consumed. This happens even in times of prosperity!

[@JustCallMeInsane]

Buy food in season - I do this now and then freeze it when it's fruit (blueberries, strawberries, etc). When bananas are on sale I do the same. It's obnoxious to make a drastic change like that, but gotta do what you gotta do.

[@noseporquien]

17:34 I personally feel that processed foods are super expensive. Like a 12 pk of sodas costs like $8-10. One bag of chips is like $4-6. Cereal, cookies and frozen foods, super expensive! Getting the healthier option is still the way to go.

[@TzUuup]

Buy sodas when they're on sale. They do it one week every month where they're 4-5 bucks

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Amen.

[@tylerfuston1009]

Your good energy is so infectious even in a video talking about the bad. Keep the content coming!

[@MurakamiTenshi]

It hit me that Florida is in the middle of bad inflation, when I looked at my grocery bills from 4-5 years ago compared to today. Loaf of bread in 2022 was $2.99, and now? That same brand of bread is $3.59

[@Drkman454]

Inflation and cost of living is much worse in Australia and the UK. UK electric prices have been insane for a while. Here in the U.S. it's hella bad. I suggest, if you can, get a roommate to split the bills. I own a three bedroom/two and half bath townhome, and I have never lived alone. I always rent one of the rooms out. Since I bought my place over 10 years ago, I'm extremely fortunate. I couldn't image trying to be a young person starting out now. My first apartment back in 2001 was a LUXURY apartment 1 bed/1 bath in a high-end area for $720/mth. The apartment I lived in when I moved to ATL used to be $750/mth. I looked and that same apartment is $1,985/mth!!! INSANE!!!

[@kevinkidneyy]

At 23 look like she in a new car . I had a hoopty

[@davidrogafeller7464]

Underrated comment. You can’t deny people trying to keep up with the Joneses

[@AllOut305]

Remember all the people celebrating bc we got 1200 dollar stimulus checks and 600 dollars unemployment bonus. We are paying for that 10x over

[@brookswoodward7278]

Lol I was doing doordash during those times.... it was a shame what people did with that money.

[@Kickmyapps]

There is no longer a middle class, there is only poor and rich, now it is up to us whether we want to be poor or rich

[@waltermilliken6220]

I went to college and used my degree in the health field. I have no regrets about going to college.

[@Howdy1957]

I’m trying to be sympathetic,but a 600.00 car payment is inexcusable! I had a standard VW after college. Kids have high expectations these days!

[@CHSwildcats19]

You didn't use the heels of the bread for your sandwiches? What did you do with them, throw them away??? SOME OF US never wasted our food that way, JJ Buckner, damn ....

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

That 22 year old woman...needs to talk with her parents and grandparents....for advice....she's lost. Why don't young people take advice from elders? Also, you CAN'T have eveyone wanting to be a tiktok influencer, instagram model....explosive saturation of talent leads to bankruptcy for all.

[@SpiKSpaN-ei6zq]

Because they fukd up too.

[@autobotdiva9268]

that has nothingn to do with the current administration and giving billions to ukraine

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

@@autobotdiva9268 You're correct...basically the current administration was given the green light to dump the dollar (print and give freely for our political-war interests Isreal and Ukraine and soon to be Tawain's war needs, then possible for Iran's containment) making the dollar worth-less so we can enter into our new CBD currency system in 2025.

[@jasminexxx3911]

All they would tell her is to pick herself up by the bootstraps and work harder . When her grandparents were her age they could afford to survive very well , have their own home , car , etc. nowadays you can work just as hard and even much harder than your grandparents or parents and still not be able to afford half of what they could . No advice they could give would be relevant to what young people in this day and age are going through …the older generations are out of touch with the times .

[@clarky417]

good to hear you are coming to Missouri I live in Marshfield Missouri I hope you come to the Ozarks. cost of living is really low here. I am shooting video today on the labor shortage. my good friend owns the Deck Company he said 6 employees called in the same day.

[@SanDiegoRunner]

Moved from the midwest to San Diego a few years ago and im legit fighting for my life lol..my families heads spin when they see what everything costs here

[@lyndawest923]

Enjoyed the video. Comical and you provided excellent advice to the audience. You must track your expenses to form a baseline of your spending. Next, see what expenses are. Then, create a budget on paper or spreadsheet, cutting out or reducing expenses where possible. It's going to get uncomfortable. Also, keep track of when memberships end to cancel automatic renewal or to change the plan to reduce cost. Money spent on expensive leisure activities such as distant vacations are likely not affordable. So, find low cost/no cost activities to participate around town or at home. Lastly, be willing to shop around during your normal route during the day. Look for sales on the grocery items that you like. BUT I will never pay mayo again! I will be making my own. It's less expensive and healthier. We all have to take "out of the box" action moving forward.

[@scotchfike21]

Military is another great option after highschool. What I did and I would not have the job I have today paying me over 150k a year without my military background. Vocational schools are another option. Welders, electricians and the like make great money.

[@EmilyGloeggler7984]

Vocational schools are overrated and you’d be surprised at how people in trades die faster and don’t make as much money as their proponents claim. Some even end up homeless themselves.

[@NeighborhoodWatchMann]

This is the dumbest comment I've ever seen! With the war going on? Then you want to tell us to go to the military when we saw how they treated Iraq veterans and 9/11 responders? Bro you guys are so sold it makes me sad. Because we could use people like you to fight against this tyranny, but for whatever reason you have Stockholm Syndrome

[@acekhmer]

Which branch and mos?

[@karl28560]

​@acekhmer air force is the most civilized and make sure it's an administration Mos. Admin people work banker hours.

[@darrendias9478]

The first video you showed is extremely accurate! To get a job in your field in which you have a degree, you need to have experience out the gate but not just any experience. Some really ask for 5 years of experience for an entry level job. I was lucky to land something in my field when I first started. But there are jobs that require no degree that offers way more money. I’ve grown to realize college is a scam if you’re not getting a degree in medicine, dental or law. Sure you can turn other degrees into a career ……if your the lucky few. America is ass backwards…sad to see what’s going on. Hope all is well sir.

[@FlaminHotChips]

Move to North Dakota if u want cheap everything

[@morganoox3838]

Bidenomics is working

[@BAMMEDIA]

Agreed 😊

[@MrRussianGerman]

I like your channel. U don’t immediately bug the shit out of me like some KZbinrs. That’s a compliment.

[@billrhea]

Does anyone know when the Build back better starts? ANYONE!

[@Grand_Master_Wizard_Jay]

Dude rent , mortgage , utilities , car note , car insurance , groceries , car expenses , clothes , phone bill , etc it’s a lot even with 2 incomes . Things are only getting worse

[@Grand_Master_Wizard_Jay]

Also , I can’t even get a jar of strawberry jam for less than $5. Like huh ?

[@rootz420]

Comparison, greed, and convenience lead to people using credit cards and spending more money than they make. Thus reducing the value of the dollar. Credit is the problem. Alongside the excess printing of money.

[@tmdrake]

my storage in 2020 was 97, now its 217... yup inflation.

[@Devinn504]

That’s corporate greed….

[@Fullofbull58]

Gotta start growing our own food

[@starg47]

The government will tax you for having a farm in your backyard, don't tell anyone

[@ponderinglife5582]

food and energy are not figured in the inflation rate...i wonder what the rate would be if it was

[@AverageJoeDividends]

Most of the people complaining about inflation voted for it. Government cleverly blames "Corporate Greed". Corporations are merely reacting to the higher costs of labor/materials and will charge what the market will bear. It was Government Greed that caused this.

[@hollis1223]

We have such high inflation and a couple years ago we entered into a recession accoing to the original definition, so what did the government do? They changed the definition and said nothing to see here why they continue to spend, spend, spend. I'm not even sure if we are still in a ressioncor not because the definition keeps changing

[@letsbuildasnowman7058]

Yea and who did all these kids vote for again?

[@JP-xq7fo]

That girls car there looks mighty nice…

[@adrian3747_]

our rent in southern california just increased by 10% and i’m already paying A LOT for 2 BR. I don’t wanna get a house coz i don’t wanna be tied up with all the responsibilities etc

[@Joce123]

Might be dependent on how many people you have to move.

[@kendemers8821]

There are ways to live on much less dollars but I feel bad for the younger people in their 20s and 30s because they were never taught how to live frugally. We will eventually get through this, but I think the going will be very tough for at least the next 10 years. We are all in this together, all we have is each other, so let's support each other as much as we can.

[@chargermopar]

I have a few friends who moved to the midwest. The people are a lot less ethnic and wages are higher than in Miami.

[@dynamicreasonchannel]

What JJ?, been rocking with you for a while now, keep doing what you're doing.

[@jjbuckner]

Appreciate you brother! 👊

[@MetalGearMk3]

money printer go brrrrrrrr

[@Howdy1957]

Re fruit and vegetables- buy what’s on sale, freeze what you can!

[@Icecold0505]

Canada is even worse. Semi detached townhouse for 750K anyone? With a mortgage whose rates reset every 5 years on average. People have to go from 2% to 5-6% and see their monthly mortgage increase.

[@MisterUrbanWorld]

Tackle inflation... turn off the PlayStation// Sell your car... travel at Train Stations// What's the Fuss, just catch the Bus// Investing in high yields is a Must// I grew up in the HOOD where it wasn't GOOD// Learned how to live on Less so im Blessed no Stress// Eating fast food in large Amounts// Now we Yield 5% in saving Accounts//

[@COSkywatch]

I am 60 and trust me life was hard in late 80s to get going. I did every job imaginable even with a college degree. Min wage was $3.35.

[@voidalchemy_stratorusofficial]

LOL Ok, boomer

[@randombandit362]

A bunch of boomers bet all their hopes on social security and inflation has buried them

[@Joce123]

My parents in the early 60's were cooking from scratch. reusing aluminum foil..sandwich bags ..Both parents working..

[@VegitoBlackk]

Subscribed 🎉

[@Luvforalll]

Australian dollars is higher but value is less than usd, sounds expensive but after you convert it’s different

[@kinggstergaming4136]

Seems like the states is trying to charge Canadian prices. I kind of don't feel bad. Your portions at restaurants are ridiculously massive. It's about time some adjusting happened. ❤

[@madscientist3665]

I always use every piece of bread for my sandwiches. Use bread, save bread 🤑

[@jaimec4536]

My wife and I are doing pretty good, but things are still hard. We're trying to save for a newer car because both of ours keep breaking down every couple of months, which costs about $650 every time. We're getting close to paying off all our credit cards, so that's exciting! But yeah, I couldn't imagine trying to live off of less than our combined income of ~$110K gross. And that's not even what we get to take home because of deductions, 7% of which is retirement savings though.

[@xCheckMate]

Start a garden, people. Even if you’re living in an apartment, container gardening, anything is better than nothing. If you’re fortunate enough to have a house and proper backyard (or even better, land), fruit trees, fruit trees, fruit trees.. Acquire this knowledge while you still have time

[@cbrent65]

I agree. I plan on retiring in the midwest

[@highfivegh0sth5g25]

How do we go to the doctor? We just don't friend, get used to it unfortunatwlt

[@Flintsnake]

This has been a very rough year. But some people really do spend too much money. My new job I make over 50k and after I cover my bills I can live off less than $500. But it's more than the fact I've spent less than what I make. I found ways to cut like use a food delivery service called moms meals where I can pay $100 a week for 14 meals. My job covers my health insurance. While I'm doing fine. I get absolutely angry when I hear the kind of spending people do. I used to do KZbin with someone and he was already in debt and than he would go out buy a car for his daughter and than spend 2k on a PC. While I was hearing this I was like your dumb dude you will never get out of debt with the way you spend. I think a lot people expect the Government to come in and help them but that's just not the thing. The government is the most unreliable thing.

[@TzUuup]

That's 100% the issue. Same people complaining be door dashing their meals

[@ShowTimeAtTheAppllo]

Someone explain to me where being a good parent is spending $32 on grapes? I cant believe she is trying to justify that. When you can get other fruit that would be less expensive.

[@TheCoppergoat]

A studio apartment here in Hawaii is about $1500-$2000. Come move to Hawaii if you want to work 3-4 jobs to survive and all the wealthy people from the mainland are buying up the land

[@Triumph60Gem]

In reality, it is the devaluation of our currency, tough situation. My advice is stay employed! I went 4 years without a vacation during 80s when you were lucky to keep it!

[@CapitalismDeathSpiral]

Inflation is soooooooooo bad now that it’s not even possible to live in society anymore. Being homeless or going off grid is the only options to slash 90% of the expenses that wages no longer pay enough to keep up with life.

[@OnlyTheFinest125]

I came here for all of us that are hurting to hurt together. Im hurting, But it hurts me more honestly seeing others that have more to lose.